The 2015-11-18 Library Board of Trustees Minutes were approved at the December meeting of the Library Board of Trustees…
Gingerbread House Decorating
Kids and parents got into the holiday spirit by decorating gingerbread houses at the Kobetich Branch on Saturday, December 19th. A sweet time was had by all! Special thanks to Kobetich staff who carefully assembled over 50 graham cracker houses…
Agenda for the Board of Trustees December 22, 2015 Meeting
The monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees will take place on December 22, 2015 at 5:30 PM at the Main Branch. Please see the attached 2015-12-22 Library Board of Trustees Agenda…
Walking in a Glitter Wonderland
Though no elves were present, the Fern Hill Branch of Tacoma Public Library was a winter workshop. Tables were covered with snowflakes, snow people, plump Santas, tiny trees and glitter. Everyone left with their own created snow globe amidst a trail of sparkles…
Live Online Tutoring
Did you know the Pathway Card gives students access to free online tutoring from 3 PM to 10 PM through our subscription to HelpNow? HelpNow can be accessed 24/7 from anywhere, all you need is a computer with internet access and your pathway card and pin (1234)! HelpNow can help students in Grades 3-12 with a…
Homes Registration Bureau in December of 1942
Lt. and Mrs. B.L. Hutchinson sign up for a place to stay at the Homes Registration Bureau in the Provident Building in December of 1942. The war had caused a housing shortage in Tacoma. The city had stepped up construction on defense workers' housing in Lincoln Heights and Salishan, but in the meantime Tacomans were…
New York Times Best Books of 2015
The year’s best books, selected by the editors of The New York Times Book Review. The Door A Manual for Cleaning Women Outline The Sellout The Story of the Lost Child Between the World and Me Empire of Cotton H Is for Hawk The Invention of Nature One of Us…
The Shuffleboard family restaurant in December 1942
In December of 1948, The Shuffleboard at 3805 So. G Street was Tacoma's newest family restaurant. Shuffleboard instructors were on hand, and prizes were awarded every night. http://goo.gl/Pq65oo…
New York Times Notable Young Adult Books of 2015
The best young adult books of 2015, selected by the children’s books editor of The New York Times Book Review. The Hired Girl Shadowshaper Symphony for the City of the Dead Six of Crows Becoming Maria…
Auto clinic opening in December 1953
The Auto Clinic at 1201 A St. celebrated the Grand Opening of its service center and 5 story steel and concrete parking structure in December, 1953. Cars were deposited by a elevator that operated on a track that ran through the center of the pigeon hole spaces, eliminating the need to constantly move other cars…
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